"They knew this storm was coming; they should've had a lot more pumps," Becker said.

At issue is the temporary outflow pipes put in place by the Army Corps of Engineers during the controversial dune project on Margate beaches.

Previously, residents say, the construction created ponds filled with bacteria laden water. But on Tuesday morning, because of the effects from the storm, tidal water came in through the pipes meant to drain water. This created ponding and flowed into the street.

Backhoes were used to try to stop the water.

"In a regular nor'easter before the dunes came, we'll have water which will ebb and flow and we get rid of it. Now, we have water ponded on the side of the dune," Becker said.

Residents came to see what was going on for themselves.

"It's a concern everyday so we hope they know what they are doing," Frank Murphy said.